Shoreline Counselling

Deborah James, RP, PhD, MACP

Services

My Approach

The story we have built of our lives may become difficult to
sustain and we need to re-write that story to move forward. The power
of this story is great but I believe that everyone has inner strengths
that can be used in dealing with changing that story and my goal is to
help you uncover those strengths. I strive to provide a safe, supportive
space to build a trusting relationship that can facilitate our work
together. I believe you are the expert in your own life and we can work
collaboratively to build that new story.

I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, however, I work
with my clients to find a method that works best for them and often have
used an integrative approach.

I am now also offering Equine Assisted Psychotherapy at Tranquil
Acres whereby working with horses has been very beneficial in working
with clients dealing with many different issues.

Types of Counselling

In working with individuals and couples (18 years of age and older), I use these different therapeutic techniques:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Client-Centred Therapy

Humanistic

Solution-Focused Therapy

Traumatic Incident Reduction

Gottman Method

Equine Assisted
Psychotherapy

I will also use techniques of mindfulness and dream analysis
when useful.